NEW 2023-2024 BIKE RIDE SCHEDULES are HERE!!!
OFF ROAD BIKE RIDES to Deer Prairie Slough at the Carlton Reserve
Fall/Winter/Spring
This event is sponsored by Sarasota County. Enjoy the beautiful Carlton Reserve by joining Sarasota County Volunteer Dan Hamari for an Off Road Wilderness Bicycle ride.
We will ride to the Deer Prairie Slough bridge and back, approximately 10+ miles.
Date: Jan 13, March 2, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. start.
Duration: 2-4+ hours, depending on participants.
Number of participants: This OFF ROAD WILDERNESS BIKE RIDE is for up to 4 adult participants. You must be over 18 years old for this program!
Must be intermediate or advanced Off Road bicyclist.
Wear: Clothing applicable to riding a bicycle on bumpy trails through the woods, close-toed shoes. HELMET must be worn (Required for ALL participants.).
Bring: Bicycle with wide tires - suitable for riding off road on a combination of gravel/dirt/grass (Manual wide tire or Mountain bike preferred, but not required.), extra
water, hat (for during breaks), sunscreen, insect repellant, (optional, but encouraged - padded bike gloves, binoculars, snacks/lunch, repair kit, phone/camera).
REGISTRATION: Call the County at 3-1-1 or (941) 861-5000 and ask for
Parks and Recreation.
Location: After you register with the County, contact Dan at dan@carltonreserve.org - email with your name(s) and best phone number to call/text. He will call/text to let you know where to
meet.
Destination may vary depending on trail conditions and group participants' skill level on the day of the ride. (Some trails may be wet/muddy and/or have unexpected wild hog damage.)
FAMILY BIKE RIDES at the Carlton Reserve - Fall/Winter/Spring 2023-2024
Bring the kids and explore this wilderness together. Come join Sarasota County Volunteers David Reynolds and Jonah Sklaroff (expert Off Road Bicyclists) for a fun and educational ride
through the beautiful Carlton Reserve. View exciting wildlife in their environment and be one with nature as you roll along a mostly graveled/dirt road in hopes of catching a glimpse of
Big Al at the turnaround point. Sponsored by Sarasota County
Dates: Third Sundays - Jan. 21st, Feb. 18th, Mar. 17th, Apr. 21st, May 19th, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. start.
Duration: Variable, 2+ hours, depending on the group.
Ages: Must be able to ride an Off Road bicycle. Technical biking skills not needed. Children MUST be accompanied by parent(s)/legal guardian(s).
Pre-registration is required. Limit 10 participants.
Wear: Clothing applicable to riding a bicycle on bumpy trails through the woods, close-toed shoes. HELMET (Required for ALL participants.)
Bring: Bicycle suitable for riding off the road (wide tires/Mountain bikes preferred, but not required), water, hat (for during breaks), sunscreen, insect
repellant, (optional, but encouraged - bike gloves, binoculars and snacks/lunch).
Routes may vary depending on trail conditions and group participants' skill levels on the day of the ride. (Some trails may have unexpected wild hog damage.)
REGISTRATION: Call the County at 3-1-1 or (941) 861-5000 and ask for Parks and Recreation.
Location: After you register your family, contact David (941) 412-5575 or Jonah (845) 399-9039 for meeting
location.
Non-registration questions? Contact David or Jonah.
OFF ROAD E-BIKE RIDE to Deer Prairie Slough (OR Cowboy Camp) at the Carlton Reserve -
Fall 2023
This event is sponsored by Sarasota County. Join Sarasota County Volunteers Terri and Steve Roberts for an Off Road Wilderness Bicycle ride.
We will ride to the Deer Prairie Slough bridge and back, approximately 10+ miles, Or, to the Cowboy Camp and back, approximately 14+ miles.
Dates: Third Wednesdays - Dec. 20th, 2023.
Time: 9:00 a.m. start.
Duration: 2-4+ hours, depending on participants.
Number of participants: This OFF ROAD WILDERNESS BIKE RIDE is for up to 4 adult participants. You must be over 18 years old for this program!
Must be intermediate or advanced Off Road pedal-assist e-bicyclist(s).
Wear: Clothing applicable to riding a bicycle on bumpy trails through the woods, close-toed shoes. HELMET must be worn (Required for ALL participants.).
Bring: Electric Bicycle with wide tires - suitable for riding off road on a combination of gravel/dirt/grass (Pedal-assist e-bike preferred, but not required. Manual wide
tire bike is acceptable.), extra water, hat (for during breaks), sunscreen, insect repellant, (optional, but encouraged - padded bike gloves, binoculars, snacks/lunch, repair kit,
phone/camera).
REGISTRATION: Call the County at 3-1-1 or (941) 861-5000 and ask for
Parks and Recreation.
Location: After you register, contact Terri at terrizroberts@gmail.com - email with your name(s) and best phone number to call/text. She will call/text to let you know where to
meet.
Destination may vary depending on trail conditions and group participants' skill level on the day of the ride. (Some trails may be wet/muddy and/or have unexpected wild hog damage.)
Legacy Trail Extensions to North Port Update 2/1/21
Click here
BEST BIKING RESOURCE
BIKE VENICE FLORIDA website has a wealth of
information regarding area biking and plans for the future, including the North Port Connector that would link the Carlton to Myakkahatchee Creek Preserve and other adjacent natural
lands.
Also check Sarasota County calendar for
scheduled rides. Use the pull down menu and choose NATURE WALKS
Friends of the Carlton Reserve
1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway
Venice, FL 34292
